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Ford Taurus vs. Mercury Mountaineer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Mercury Mountaineer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,430

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $800

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,800

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $874

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142008
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusMountaineer
TrimSELLimitedSHOPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,080 $34,280 $39,980 $29,305
Base Invoice $26,827 $31,624 $36,882 $27,377
Leather seating surfaces 1,495      
Navigation system 795 795 795 1,995
Package 201A 1,150      
All-weather floor mats 85 85 85 75
Heated front seats       495
Moon and Tune Elite Package       895
Obstacle detection, rear       295
Remote start       385
Leather seating surfaces 1,335      
Navigation system 710 710 710 1,696
Package 201A 1,027      
All-weather floor mats 76 76 76 57
Heated front seats       421
Moon and Tune Elite Package       761
Obstacle detection, rear       251
Remote start       326
Options (change) 3,525 880 880 4,140
Options (change) 3,148 786 786 3,512
Destination 825 825 825 785
Total Price $33,430 $35,985 $41,685 $34,230
Total Invoice $30,800 $33,235 $38,493 $31,674

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mountaineer Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,819
Model Year2014201420142008
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusMountaineer
TrimSELLimitedSHOPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-19255/45-19235/65-18
Total Price$33,430$35,985$41,685$34,230
Adjustments for Features0-1,515-4,290-2,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,430$34,470$37,395$31,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,040$3,965$0
Total Invoice$30,800$33,235$38,493$31,674
Adjustments for Features0-1,399-3,961-2,693
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,800$31,836$34,532$28,981
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,036$3,732$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year2014201420142008
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusMountaineer
TrimSELLimitedSHOPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic   $900
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125 
Proximity key $250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt steering wheel, power $200$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40 
Class II trailer hitch   $200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails   $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Folding third row seats   $600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals  $75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,205$4,720$7,495$6,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,515$4,290$2,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,399-3,961-2,693

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20142008
ModelTaurusMountaineer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in113.7 in
Length202.9 in193.5 in
Width76.2 in73.5 in
Height60.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in59.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.182.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested25020%
Total Not Requested102580%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Premier

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested145088%

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